How To Fix RSDME164 - Source name &1 must be alphanumeric, may contain special character "_"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDME -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Source name &1 must be alphanumeric, may contain special character "_"

What causes this issue?

Source name must only be alphanumeric. It may also contain the special
character underscore ("_"). For example, if you enter a source name
such as 'TEST NAME', this will not be accepted since it contains a
space.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You must change the source name to 'TESTNAME' or 'TEST_NAME'.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDME164 - Source name &1 must be alphanumeric, may contain special character "_" ?

  The SAP error message RSDME164 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of a source object in the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the source name must be alphanumeric and may contain the special character "_". This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a data source, InfoObject, or similar object in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the name of the source object you are trying to create or modify does not adhere to the naming conventions set by SAP. The name may contain invalid characters, such as spaces, special characters (other than "_"), or may start with a number.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that the source name you are using meets the following criteria:
  
  Alphanumeric Characters: The name should consist of letters (A-Z, a-z) and numbers (0-9).
  Special Character: The only special character allowed is the underscore ("_").
  No Spaces: Ensure that there are no spaces in the name.
  Start with a Letter: The name should ideally start with a letter rather than a number.
  
  Example of Valid Names:
  
  DataSource_1
  SalesData
  Customer_Info
  
  Example of Invalid Names:
  
  1DataSource (starts with a number)
  Sales Data (contains a space)
  Customer-Info (contains an invalid special character)
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for your version of SAP BW/BI for detailed naming conventions and guidelines.
  Transaction Codes: If you are working in the SAP GUI, you may be using transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or RSO2 (DataSource Maintenance) when encountering this error.
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions for different objects in SAP, as they can vary between different modules and versions.
  
  By following the above guidelines and ensuring that your source name adheres to the specified rules, you should be able to resolve the RSDME164 error.